Glitterati: Melinda Maria

Can't you just see Melinda Maria's earthy jewels on the fingers, arms, and around the neck of Mary-Kate Olsen? That's because the free-spirited Olsen is already a fan.

Since 2005, Melinda has been creating hand-crafted necklaces, rings, earrings, and bracelets from the finest stones. But her passion for bling began way before that. When she was a little girl, Melinda would take her mother's jewels and re-design new creations.

Her hard work paid off because now her collections are sold in well-known boutiques like Fred Segal, Lisa Kline and Ron Herman. The prices aren't cheap — $95 to $350 — but given the quality and beauty of each piece, it's well worth it.